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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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